Resource Registered Nurse

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
* Graduate of an accredited school of professional (registered) nursing. BSN preferred.
* Maintains license as a Registered Nurse from the State of Michigan.
* At least one (1) year's general nursing experience is required with current Hospice, medical, surgical, or critical care experience.
* Maintains current BLS certification.
* Experience with issues concerning the terminally ill, and death/dying, and pain and symptom management.
* Has presented a negative TB skin test and/or chest X-ray and other tests as required by Centrica Care navigators.
* Maintains a valid Michigan driver's license and has the availability of a reliable, licensed and insured vehicle for use on the job, vehicle must be insured in accordance with the State of Michigan.
* Remains up-to-date on all routine immunizations required by LARA and agency policy. SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES The Resource RN provides skilled professional nursing care, in person or telephonically, to the patient/family/caregiver in compliance with regulations established by the Michigan Board of Nursing and the policies of Centrica Care Navigators. Resource RN's are assigned a location to work based on prioritized staffing needs and when unplanned needs arise.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
* Seeks and obtains sufficient information necessary to function effectively in the Hospice setting where patient/family/caregiver requires care.
* Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process.
* Conducts on call/emergent nursing assessments and scheduled visits to assure the highest level of physical and emotional comfort for the patient.
* Performs symptom management based on verbal assessment to ensure the highest level of physical and emotional comfort for the patient. When appropriate, offers and completes a home visit.
* Assesses and evaluates patient's status by:
* Writing and initiating a plan of care
* Initiating orders for mediations and durable medical equipment, as prescribed by the attending physician or designee *

Applying preventative and therapeutic nursing procedures and techniques as appropriate for the patient
* Revising the plan of care an necessary
* Communicates with Provider and members of the interdisciplinary group regarding ongoing patient needs and changes to the plan of care.
* Documents all communications and services in an accurate and timely manner in the electronic medical record.
* Arranges for DME/supply delivery, medication refills, and the ordering of tests as prescribed by the provider.
* Processes workflow for electronic medical record as needed.
* Uses supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently.
* Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient's efforts toward self-sufficiency and optimal comfort.
* Increases patient/caregiver confidence by providing education and psychosocial support. Individualizes the patient/ caregiver's self-care techniques as appropriate.
* Provides medication, diet and other education as ordered by the attending physician or designee and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients/families/caregivers. Works together with the other members of the Interdisciplinary Group.
* In partnership with family/caregiver and colleagues, maintains a safe environment for the patient.
* Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and the Interdisciplinary Group members to provide continuity of care and meet the emotional needs of the patient/family/caregiver.
* Performs within the limits of preparation and experience.
* Accepts responsibility of assignment to perform a specialized procedure, only when qualified with specialty training, proven competency, clinical background, and expertise in the specialty area.
* Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.
* Stays informed about changes in the field of Hospice care; shares information with appropriate Hospice personnel and administrative personnel.
* Facilitates positive community relations by providing excellent customer service; maintains a good standing in the community.
* Completes additional tasks as assigned such as chart audits, workflow, infection control logs, etc. Duties
* Actively participates in organization-wide performance improvement activities.
* Adheres to Centrica Care Navigators' standards of personal and professional conduct.
* Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to the Hospice philosophy of care, agency mission, and vision.
* Ensures that all necessary information is shared with appropriate personnel.
* Adheres to Centrica Care Navigators' Workplace Safety Program.
* Understands and complies with Hospice Medicare and Medicaid conditions of participation.
* Complies with applicable local, federal and state regulations, Quality Partners…